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Byte

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

A byte is a unit of digital information that consists of 8 bits. It can represent a single character or a small amount of numerical data.

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